PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Independence Webisode 1
Webisode 1-Independence. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Western Migration Towards the Interior
This resource provides an essay discussing the migration of American colonists into the Ohio River Valley and the impact on the Native Americans living in the area.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Revolution: Rediscovering Britain
Article on colonial attitudes toward Britain and their own political and cultural identity.
Other
The Road to Revolution
This is a site for a 14-day United States History unit on the events leading up to the American Revolution. The point of this unit is to help students form an understanding of events by using multiple primary accounts (teaching...
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington: Biography
Everything you need to know about this life of George Washington is included on this site. This comprehensive site allows you to read short summaries of different events in Washington's life. Click the links following the descriptions...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America's Place in the Global Struggle
Read about how a fight for global domination between France and England resulted in the Seven Years' War, including the French and Indian War. See how the wars brought about great debts and strange alliances.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Royal Proclamation of 1763
Read the complete text of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 issued by King George III following the British victory over France in the French and Indian Wars.
Other
Historical Narratives of Canada: Pontiac
A historical narrative of Pontiac's rebellion. Discusses how he was an ally with the French and how he believed he would not get the land promised when the British won the French and Indian War.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period of American History
Comprehensive information about the colonial period of American History. Includes information about New England, colonies, government, people, The French and Indian War, and the Salem Witch Trials.
Other
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Journal of Major George Washington
Article discussing the historical importance of George Washington's account of his travels in the Ohio region with the Virginia militia between October 1753 and January 1754. This was just prior to the French and Indian War.
Curated OER
Etc: The Country East of the Mississippi During the French Indian War, 1763 1783
The country east of the Mississippi during the French-Indian War, 1755-1763, color-coded to distinguish various claims to United States.
Other
Kickapoo History
A thorough look at the history and culture of the Kickapoo Indians from Pre-Columbian times to 1900.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Treaty of Paris
In this article you will find a brief description of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War and gave all French land in North America to England.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: French Posts and Forts in Louisiana and New France, 1754
A map of North America showing the French posts and forts at the beginning of the French and Indian War (1754) between the French and the British. The map is color-coded to show the territorial claims of the British, French, and Spanish...
Curated OER
Etc: French Expansion and British Conquests in North America , 1700 1763
A map of eastern North America showing the British and French territorial expansion in the region between 1700 and the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. The map shows the principal stages in the acquisition of Eastern North...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Native American History
This is a collection of 27 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic Native American History. Before European settlers came to North America, millions of native people lived in many unique societies. Explore the history of Native Americans...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Causes of the American Revolution [Pdf]
Goes through the various events that led up to the American Revolution and the actions and responses of the British and the Colonies.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Royal Proclamation of 1763
An explanation of the cause and effects of the Proclamation of 1763 along with the original text itself.
Curated OER
Etc: The Disputed Territory French and Indian War, 1754 1763
The disputed territory of the United States.
Curated OER
Rogers' Rangers: French and Indian War
Native of New Hampshire, Robert Roger formed one of the most renowned rangers organizations in American history.
Curated OER
Rogers' Rangers: French and Indian War
Native of New Hampshire, Robert Roger formed one of the most renowned rangers organizations in American history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ohio State History for Kids
Investigate the history and timeline of the state of Ohio including early explorers, Native Americans, French and Indian War, Northwest Territory, and the Civil War.